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Ketoconazole Shampoo Active Ingredients: Ketoconazole Shampoo Representative Names: Nizoral Shampoo Available Product Images: What is ketoconazole shampoo? What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine? How should I use this medicine? What if I miss a dose? What drug(s) may interact with ketoconazole? What side effects may I notice from using ketoconazole? What should I watch for while taking ketoconazole? Where can I keep my medicine? What is ketoconazole shampoo? (Back to top) KETOCONAZOLE (Nizoral®) is an antifungal type of antibiotic. It treats fungal infections such as ringworm of the body (tinea corporis), ringworm of the groin (tinea cruris or jock itch), sun fungus (tinea versicolor, pityriasis versicolor), and dandruff. Generic ketoconazole shampoo is available. What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine? (Back to top) They need to know if you have any of these conditions: •an unusual or allergic reaction to ketoconazole, itraconazole, miconazole, sulfites, other foods, dyes or preservatives •pregnant or trying to get pregnant •breast-feeding How should I use this medicine? (Back to top) Ketoconazole shampoo is for external use only. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Wash your hands before and after use. Wet your hair and apply enough shampoo to wash the hair and scalp. Gently massage shampoo over the entire scalp area, and allow it to remain on your wet hair for 1 minute. Rinse hair, and repeat the application of shampoo. This time leave the shampoo on your hair for 3 minutes. Rinse hair thoroughly. Use twice a week (every 3 days) for 4 weeks. Finish the full course prescribed by your prescriber or health care professional even if you think your condition is better. Do not stop using except on your prescriber's advice. Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed. What if I miss a dose? (Back to top) If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, use only that dose. Do not use double or extra doses. What drug(s) may interact with ketoconazole? (Back to top) Other skin products may affect the action of ketoconazole. Do not use any other skin products on the affected area without consulting your prescriber or health care professional. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines. What side effects may I notice from using ketoconazole? (Back to top) Serious side effects are rare from the use of skin products; they include: •skin irritation, burning, or itching What should I watch for while taking ketoconazole? (Back to top) Tell your prescriber or health care professional if your symptoms do not begin to improve in 1 to 2 weeks. Some fungal infections can take many weeks or months of treatment to cure. Use your medicine regularly for as long as your prescriber or health care professional tells you to. Do not get the shampoo in your eyes; if you do, rinse out with plenty of cool tap water. If your hair has been permanently waved the shampoo may remove the curl. Where can I keep my medicine? (Back to top) Keep out of the reach of children. Store at room temperature below 25 degrees C (77 degrees F). Protect from light. Keep container tightly closed. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date. Last Updated:01/01/2001 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY© GOLD STANDARD MULTIMEDIA INC, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Note: The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that the use of the product is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before taking the product.